We’re a married, age-gap couple with a passion for exploring the U.S., one road trip at a time! Our travels focus on national parks, scenic drives, and hidden gems, with detailed itineraries to help you plan your own adventures. While we cover destinations across the country, we have a special love for Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and our current home base—Dayton, Ohio.With a background in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. & M.S.) and experience in hotels, theme parks, guided vacation sales, and special events, we bring both industry expertise and firsthand travel experience to our content.Follow along as we uncover the best weekend getaways, off-the-beaten-path spots, and foodie finds across the U.S.!
Discount Travel Secret: How to use AI to find travel deals (seriously!) ✈️💸
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Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, If you're not using AI to find cheaper travel, you're leaving money on the table. And the best part? You don’t need to be techy. You just need to know where to go and what to ask. Step 1: Head to chat.openai.comThat’s where ChatGPT lives. Create a free account. (No need to pay unless you want extra features.) Step 2: Open a new chat and ask something like:“Can you help me find cheap flights from Orlando to San Diego in October?” “What are some affordable family-friendly hotels near Disney World?” “What are some lesser-known destinations in Europe that are budget-friendly in fall?” The key is: be specific. The more details you give like dates, airports, budget, or preferred airlines, the better the answers. Want even better results? Try prompts like:“Give me a 7-day affordable itinerary for a couple traveling to Italy in late September. Focus on train travel and budget stays under $150/night.” “Where can I fly from New York in November for under $400 roundtrip?” You can also ask for: ✅ Budget-friendly destinations based on your travel month Pro tip: You can ask follow-up questions like “Can you find me a better deal?” or “Can you adjust this for kids under 10?” AI will remember the conversation context and refine the answers as you go. Give it a try! It's like having your own travel concierge. Just remember to always verify the information it gives you because it's not perfect! Have a great weekend, Eva and JP P.S. Ready to plan your next trip? Find some of our favorite travel-related resources below. ✔ Find the cheapest rental car rate |
Discovering Hidden Gems
We’re a married, age-gap couple with a passion for exploring the U.S., one road trip at a time! Our travels focus on national parks, scenic drives, and hidden gems, with detailed itineraries to help you plan your own adventures. While we cover destinations across the country, we have a special love for Southern California, Las Vegas, Florida, and our current home base—Dayton, Ohio.With a background in hospitality and tourism management (B.A. & M.S.) and experience in hotels, theme parks, guided vacation sales, and special events, we bring both industry expertise and firsthand travel experience to our content.Follow along as we uncover the best weekend getaways, off-the-beaten-path spots, and foodie finds across the U.S.!
Discount Travel Secrets Hi Reader, This week I just want to share some brand new blog posts that have been published since my last newsletter. I realized I had never written reviews for some of the places I stayed in on my most recent trip to Florida back in July. So I started with those first: Orbit One Vacation Villas Review - literally right outside of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, the curb appeal is not the greatest, but it has been recently renovated and has a mid century modern +...
Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, Have you seen all the TikTok videos about “The Great Lock-In”? Basically, people are treating these last four months of the year as their time to really lock in on goals, bucket lists, and plans. And I am HERE for it! So I thought why not do the same thing for travel? Here’s how I’m using September to get “locked in” for Fall travel and activities and save money while I’m at it: 🍂 Week 1: Clear the summer clutter I’m putting away all my Summer stuff, and making my...
Happy Saturday! Hi Reader, Labor Day weekend often feels like the last big chance to soak up summer, but you do not have to spend a fortune or even leave town to enjoy it. With a little creativity, you can turn the holiday into a staycation packed with fun, free, and affordable activities. Here are a few ideas you can try, and some examples from my own backyard. 🎶 Local Festivals, Parades, and Fairs Many towns host special events over the holiday weekend. If you are not sure where to start,...